In consideration of the French development during the 90s, the protection of the social groups became
of great importance to Görres. The
acts of violence towards nobility
and clergy first shook the nation
and finally Europe. Görres was aware
of the fact that along with the issue
of classes the property of the people
was challenged at the same time. He
also wanted to stick to the status
quo in this case, but he emphasized
the implementation of the achievement
principle. Thus, assets would be
shared more justly. Wealthy people
are asked neither to hoard nor to
squander their money. Instead of
that their affluence should be invested to be profitable for all.
The circulation of blood strengthens the body – and it is the same
with invested money. Competition is
the best way of eliminating the accumulation of wealth and «eruptions of
avarice». There must not be mono-
polies, punitive laws or exclusion
- for example by guilds. Everyone
has to have the right «to run a
business for which he has talent».
That way every individual could
pursue his own disposition and the
outcome would be useful to the
whole society.